# Game Master 3.5 Edition vs PrismScroll Phoenix

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Game Master 3.5 Edition at 87% against PrismScroll Phoenix's 0%. Game Master 3.5 Edition also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.6) and ratings volume (46 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Game Master 3.5 Edition sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PrismScroll Phoenix sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Game Master 3.5 Edition holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Game Master 3.5 Edition has 46 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Game Master 3.5 Edition's written reviews are positive against 0% of PrismScroll Phoenix's.

Game Master 3.5 Edition ships an update weekly, PrismScroll Phoenix every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Game Master 3.5 Edition | PrismScroll Phoenix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-master-35-edition/id859823492/reviews)** | [1.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prismscroll-phoenix/id1667340828/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **86.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Lion's Den](https://appshunter.io/developer/447965537) | [Samuel Harmon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200962193) |

## What reviewers say

### Game Master 3.5 Edition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-master-35-edition/id859823492)

Streamline your Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 Edition game sessions. Manage encounters, track player and monster stats, and roll dice with ease. Includes a bestiary, campaign log, and quick reference for DM screen information.

**Highlights:** Encounter manager (initiative, HP, stats), Dice rolling (attacks, skills, saves), Monster bestiary and editor, Campaign log and notes, Rules quick reference, Dice roll calculator, Adjustable dice rolls (easy mode)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great organization tool
- 🚀 Streamlines combat encounters
- 💡 All-in-one reference for DMs
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for new DMs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Manual data entry required
- 🐛 Lacks automated calculations
- 🐛 Bestiary could be expanded
- 🐛 Missing some iconic monsters
- 🐛 Some users experienced data loss

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and loses data
- Cannot upgrade to full version
- Restore cloud/local data crashes app
- Default data not found
- Rules cheat sheet loads very slowly and freezes app

**Requested features**

- Prompt to save when going back
- Indicator for encountered creatures
- Way to donate for development
- Update bestiary with more creatures
- Access to all 3.5 books or digital copies


### PrismScroll Phoenix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prismscroll-phoenix/id1667340828)

This app is a powerful tool for tabletop roleplaying games, allowing you to manage characters and game systems. It offers automatic calculations, a customizable digital character sheet, and advanced automation for character creation and leveling up. Create new classes, items, or explore unlimited character options with its advanced features.

**Highlights:** Character and game system management, Automatic calculations, Customizable digital character sheet, Advanced automation for character creation, Custom creator for new classes and items, Searchable compendium, Unlimited character creation (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PrismPro 1-YR Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Game Master 3.5 Edition free?

Game Master 3.5 Edition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PrismScroll Phoenix free?

PrismScroll Phoenix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Game Master 3.5 Edition or PrismScroll Phoenix?

Game Master 3.5 Edition is rated higher. Game Master 3.5 Edition averages 4.6 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while PrismScroll Phoenix averages 1.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do Game Master 3.5 Edition or PrismScroll Phoenix have ads?

Neither Game Master 3.5 Edition nor PrismScroll Phoenix shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Game Master 3.5 Edition or PrismScroll Phoenix?

Game Master 3.5 Edition ships an update weekly, and PrismScroll Phoenix every 2 weeks. Most recently, Game Master 3.5 Edition was updated on October 23, 2026 and PrismScroll Phoenix on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*